01392 Anesthesia opn procedures upper tib fib and/or pat
Also known as: tibial plateau ORIF anesthesia, proximal tibia surgery anesthesia, patella ORIF anesthesia
Anesthesia for all open procedures on the upper ends of the tibia, fibula, and/or patella. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical procedures on the proximal tibia, fibular head, or patella.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for upper shin bone surgery; being put to sleep for kneecap or upper shin repair
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for open procedures on the proximal tibia, fibula, and/or patella including ORIF of tibial plateau fractures, patellar fracture fixation, proximal tibial osteotomy, and tibial tubercle osteotomy. Peripheral nerve blocks provide excellent perioperative analgesia.
RVU Information
CPT 01392 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Anesthesia codes use a base unit + time unit system rather than standard RVUs. Contact your payer for the anesthesia conversion factor.
Billing & Documentation
Anesthesia codes are billed using base units plus time units. One time unit typically equals 15 minutes of anesthesia time. Document start and stop times, patient status (P1-P6), and any qualifying circumstances. Modifiers AA, QK, QX, or QY indicate the provider arrangement.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 01392?
CPT 01392 (Anesthesia opn procedures upper tib fib and/or pat) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for all open procedures on the upper ends of the tibia, fibula, and/or patella. Covers general or regional anesthesia for surgical procedures on the proximal tibia, fibular head, or patella.
How is anesthesia code 01392 billed?
Anesthesia code 01392 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for open procedures on the proximal tibia, fibula, and/or patella including ORIF of tibial plateau fractures, patellar fracture fixation, proximal tibial osteotomy, and tibial tubercle osteotomy. Peripheral nerve blocks provide excellent perioperative analgesia. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, trauma surgery.
When is CPT 01392 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for open procedures on the proximal tibia, fibula, and/or patella including ORIF of tibial plateau fractures, patellar fracture fixation, proximal tibial osteotomy, and tibial tubercle osteotomy. Peripheral nerve blocks provide excellent perioperative analgesia.
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